My Mom has made this recipe since I was a kid. It’s super simple and I’ve of course put my own spin on it. I serve it over my Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes with crispy French Fried Onions on top, but the alternative is to throw baby Yukon gold potatoes into the slow cooker with the meat and carrots. That makes it a true slow cooker meal. If you want to go with the mashed potatoes (which are out of this world!), you can make them ahead and bake when ready to eat. Either way, this is a kid-friendly meal that has a gourmet feel.
Easy Pot Roast
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
3 lb chuck roast
1 lb carrots, peeled and halved
1 packet onion soup mix
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Optional: French Fried Onions
Instructions
Place the meat in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and onion soup mix. Add carrots and 1/2 cup water. Cook on low for 7-9 hours, until tender.
Notes
If serving with Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes, place the meat on top of a bed of mashed potatoes. In a frying pan, heat French Fried Onions over medium heat until fragrant and just started to brown. Top the meat with a sprinkle of French Fried Onions and serve the carrots on the side. Alternatively, you can add baby Yukon potatoes to the slow cooker for a one-pot meal.